LEADS INFORMATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2 Table of Contents As a Board Member... Our Mission, Our Vision Our Values and Beliefs Our History Sources of Revenue Job Placements Report Retention Rate Report The National Occupational Classification Report Salary Range Report Board of Directors Leads Outstanding Team Leads Information-Board of Directors

3 As a Leads Board Member you will: Participate in a well organized governing body that is comprised of passionate and involved people from all walks of life Work with Leads in ensuring they are meeting the vision, mission and strategic plan Have your choice of committee work such as strategic planning, finance, human resources, corporate development, norminating Enhance the organization s public image through involvement and networking Assess performance of the Board and Executive Director Support Leads by joining our team When are Board Meetings held? Meetings are held every last Tuesday and usually commence at approximately 5:15 p.m. for one and half hour. There are no meetings in July, August and December. What is the time commitment for committee work? Depending on the committee, it averages one hour monthly. What is the term for each Director? The term is for two years. Nomination will take place at the Annual General Meeting in which the Director can be retained for another succeeding term. Is there Training? To ensure total comfort with Leads, training is provided in the form of mentoring from the Board Members, management exposure and job shadowing with an Employment Specialist. Are you interested? Please send a resume/cv to Board Recruitment Committee, [email protected] or 171 Queens Ave. Suite 410, London Ont. N6A 5J7. For more information about Leads, please visit website

4 Our Mission, Our Vision Our Mission* To provide people with disabilities/barriers complete customer satisfaction, through quality services. Our Vision* To be recognized as the best employment and skills development service provider for people with disabilities/barriers. *Strategic Plan in development

5 Our Values and Beliefs Values* Excellence Dependability Integrity Trustworthy Respect Adaptable Empathetic Dedication Innovative Proactive Sense of Humour Professional Equality Positive Attitude Effectiveness Non-Judgmental Results Oriented People Centred Efficiency Team Work Beliefs We believe that all people are capable of being productive, contributing members of society. We are committed to respecting the dignity of each individual and recognizing his/her unique strengths and abilities. We are committed to the concept of individual choice and believe the individuals should be free to exercise that privilege in their choice of opportunities. We are committed to providing services based on clients interests, skills, and aptitudes. We believe that Leads provides valuable services to people with disabilities/barriers and the community to enable both to benefit equally. We believe that every individual should be treated fairly. We believe that our services are enhanced by conducting ourselves in a professional manner at all times. We believe that our services to the community are maximized by active involvement and cooperation between agencies and organizations. We see ourselves as an educational resource. We are committed to taking a proactive approach in developing new services to address community needs. *Strategic Plan in development

6 Our History Leads Employment Services London Inc., is a not-for-profit employment and skills development agency for people with physical, mental, developmental and learning disabilities and/or barriers to employment, directed by a Volunteer Board of Directors. Leads began in February We have served over 12,000 people and successfully secured over 13,000 placements in the job market at minimum wage or better. Leads services have been purchased by: Ministry of Community and Social Services, Service Canada, Ontario Works, Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Rehabilitation Companies and Insurance Companies on an annual basis. Leads Employment Services, the trade name for Leads Employment Services London Inc. since 2006 is used to reflect our provision of services in Southwestern Ontario.

7 MCSS 48.2 % LEADS INFORMATION Sources of Revenue Other 2.8 % Fundraising 0.5 % OW 7.2 % Service Canada 16.6 % MTCU 24.7 % MCSS-Ministry of Community and Social Services (Developmental Services and Ontario Disability Support Program)-Provincial MTCU-Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities-Employment Ontario-Provincial OW-Ontario Works-Municipal

8 Job Placements Report

9 Job Placements Report

10 Retention Rate Report

11 The National Occupational Classification Report The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is a system for describing the occupations of Canadians. It gives statisticians, labour market analysts, career counsellors, employers and individual job seekers a standardized way of describing and understanding the nature of work. The system includes a series of publications that help these people to organize and use statistics and other labour market facts.

12 Salary Range Report

13 Salary Range Report Minimum Wage Rate February 1, 2006 February 1, 2007 March 31, 2008 March 31, 2009 March 31, 2010 General Minimum Wage $7.75 $8.00 $8.75 $9.50 $10.25 Student Minimum Wage $7.25 $7.50 $8.20 $8.90 $9.60 Liquor Servers Minimum Wage $6.75 $6.95 $7.60 $8.25 $8.90 Hunting and Fishing Guides Minimum Wage $38.75: Rate for working less than five consecutive hours in a day; $40.00 $43.75 $47.50 $51.25 $77.50: Rate for working five or more hours in a day whether or not the hours are consecutive $80.00 $87.50 $95.00 $ Homeworkers Wage (110 per cent of the general minimum wage) $8.53 $8.80 $9.63 $10.45 $11.28 FOR MORE INFO PLEASE VISIT:

14 Board of Directors Henry Poon, President Scott Davis, Past President Martha Lawson, Vice President Lucy Lee, Vice President Deirdre Chymyck, Treasurer Carolyn MacVicar, Secretary John Fryer, Director Sarah Low, Director Lori Kolodiazny, Director Tammie Ross, Director Management Consultant Emergency Planner, LHSC Human Resources Manager, EMCO Ltd. Lawyer, Cohen Highley LLP Lawyers Human Resources Accountant, UWO Analyst, LHSC Finance Planning Consultant Lawyer, Cohen Highley LLP Lawyers Supervisor, Safety Securities and Software, City of London Life Coach and Workshop Facilitator

15 Leads Outstanding Team Leads staff is made up of very diverse and experienced professionals who come from all facets of education and background: accounting, real estate, business administration, human resources, social work, child and youth workers, senior management, advertising and marketing, media, developmental service workers, health care, pension underwriters, personal support workers, social service workers, air cadets, crisis counsellors, educators, restaurateurs, employment specialists, computer specialists, graphic design, guidance & counselling, arts, fitness, entrepreneurs and sales. Many have their post secondary education in College certification, Bachelor and Masters Degrees as well as having certification in specialized areas such as Special Education, Life Skills, Personality Dimensions, Supported Employment, Not for Profit Voluntary Management and many more. The dynamics of such diversity in the Leads team has proven to be a strong and successful force in achieving the balance of providing a good match to employers who are hiring and people with disabilities and or barriers that have the abilities and skills to perform the job. Leads strive for continuous professional development for all employees so we may go beyond customer satisfaction, creating a world class organization.

16 Leads Outstanding Team Wendy Lau, Executive Director Managers: Janette Butler, Mary Angela Coderre, Janet Neeb and Jeff Withers Staff: Adrian Cornelissen, Amy Moyse, Andrea Martens, Andrew Rogerson, Ann Cooper, Barb Symington, Brittany Brooker, Carolyn Willis, Cheryl Purvis, Cheryl Queen, Cindi Buchner, Craig Huffman, Dave DeBenedictis, Emily Cairncross, Erin Martin, Gillian Rodrigues, Heather Gerofsky, Helen MacDonald, Irene Chu, Jackie Bowes, Janet Baltessen, Jeff Foster, Jennifer Mortier, Jeri Biggin, Joe Gansevles, Jo Ellen Heslop, Julie Howe, Julie Jack, Karen Singh, Kate Goodhand, Kate Vandeven, Kathy Murray, Kelly Mitchell, Krista Facey, Kristina Greenaway, Lisa Lapp, Marg Smith, Mary-Angela Coderre, Meghan MacDonald, Melanie Aplina, Melanie Mason, Michaela Willsey, Michelle Black, Michelle Caskey, Michelle Ross, Natasha Graham, Peggy Guimond, Rosanne Tomes, Sarah Campbell, Sarah DaPonte, Shae Lynn Ward, Sharon McArthur, Shelley Lambert, Stacy Wood, Stephanie Arruda, Stephanie Carpenter, Sue Clemas, Suleman Wirani, Tammy Barnes, Tammy Murray, Vito Mendonca, Wil Candlish and Sasa Pantic. Our dedicated Service Providers: Neela Chinchalkar and Des Butler Agency Mascot: JaDe

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